{"product_id":"introduction-to-statistics-for-forensic-david-lucy-9780470022009","title":"Introduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Statistics for Forensic Scientists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential introduction to the subject, gently guiding the reader through the key statistical techniques used to evaluate various types of forensic evidence. Assuming only a modest mathematical background, the book uses real-life examples from the forensic science literature and forensic case-work to illustrate relevant statistical concepts and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening with a brief overview of the history and use of statistics within forensic science, the text then goes on to introduce statistical techniques commonly used to examine data obtained during laboratory experiments. There is a strong emphasis on the evaluation of scientific observation as evidence and modern Bayesian approaches to interpreting forensic data for the courts. The analysis of key forms of evidence are discussed throughout with a particular focus on DNA, fibres and glass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn invaluable introduction to the statistical interpretation of forensic evidence; this book will be invaluable for all undergraduates taking courses in forensic science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to the key statistical techniques used in the evaluation of forensic evidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes end of chapter exercises to enhance student understanding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous examples taken from forensic science to put the subject into context\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Lucy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470022000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470022009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 266\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 6.80w x 0.90d","brand":"David Lucy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086316843263,"sku":"9780470022009","price":147.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1921cbab-cb56-4ab3-9ec7-8b16da5d88be.jpg?v=1769093992","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-statistics-for-forensic-david-lucy-9780470022009","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}